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Mayor says vandalism targeted more than Pride crosswalk as police lay charges

Mayor Shawn Pankow says last week’s vandalism in downtown Smiths Falls targeted more than the town’s newly painted Pride crosswalk, noting that some of...

UPDATE: Second victim dies following three-vehicle collision involving ambulance in Lombardy

UPDATE (JUNE 2, 2026): Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed a second fatality following the May 29 collision on Highway 15 near Otter Lake Park...

Police seize firearms, lay stunt driving and assault charges in Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls police arrest two, seize firearms in threats investigation April 28, 2026, Smiths Falls police received information about online threats that raised public safety...

Carleton Place man charged in Highway 7 impaired driving investigation

A 21-year-old Carleton Place man is facing impaired driving charges after a vehicle rolled into a ditch on Highway 7 early Saturday morning. Members of...

Perth-area man faces impaired, dangerous driving charges in Ottawa

Police allege the Perth-area driver fled officers after performing burnouts at an Ottawa intersection A Perth-area man is facing multiple charges after Ontario Provincial Police...

Smiths Falls police chief to retire at end of 2026

Jodi Empey, the first woman to lead the Smiths Falls Police Service, joined the force in 1994 SMITHS FALLS — Police Chief Jodi Empey has...

Almonte woman convicted in ODSP fraud investigation

ALMONTE — The Smiths Falls Police Service has announced the conviction of Rachelle Primeau of Almonte on charges of fraud over $5,000 and uttering...

Charge laid in connection to Smiths Falls sewer backup dispute

SMITHS FALLS — A sewer backup complaint raised at Smiths Falls council earlier this month has now led to a criminal charge related to...

Smiths Falls Police arrest 3 in theft case, lay charges in fraud and IPV investigations

Smiths Falls Police arrest three in theft and fraud investigation The Smiths Falls Police Service began an investigation April 3, 2026, after a wallet was...

Suspect arrested in mischief investigation—OPP Renfrew County assist SFPS in locating wanted suspect

Suspect arrested in mischief investigation Smiths Falls Police Service has laid charges following a mischief investigation involving damage at municipal buildings. The investigation began Feb. 20,...

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